Status:
valid
Authors:
Chamch.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 42: 86 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342111
Common Names
- Ixora megalophylla
- Large-Leaved Ixora
- Megalophylla Ixora
Description
Ixora megalophylla (also called Ixora, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has large, waxy, dark green leaves and clusters of small, white, star-shaped flowers. It typically grows in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ixora megalophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ixora megalophylla has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2mm. The flowers are borne in panicles. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ixora megalophylla is a perennial shrub native to Thailand. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Ixora megalophylla
Ixora megalophylla is native to Thailand.
Ixora megalophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixora megalophylla?
Ixora megalophylla
What is the common name of Ixora megalophylla?
Ixora
What type of plant is Ixora megalophylla?
Shrub
Species in the Ixora genus
Ixora accedens,
Ixora aciculiflora,
Ixora acuminatissima,
Ixora acuticauda,
Ixora aegialodes,
Ixora agasthyamalayana,
Ixora aggregata,
Ixora agostiniana,
Ixora ackeringae,
Ixora alba,
Ixora albersii,
Ixora aluminicola,
Ixora amapaensis,
Ixora amherstiensis,
Ixora amplexicaulis,
Ixora amplexifolia,
Ixora amplifolia,
Ixora andamanensis,
Ixora aneimenodesma,
Ixora aneityensis,
Ixora angustilimba,
Ixora archboldii,
Ixora arestantha,
Ixora asme,
Ixora athroantha,
Ixora auricularis,
Ixora auriculata,
Ixora aurorea,
Ixora backeri,
Ixora bahiensis,
Ixora baileyana,
Ixora balansae,
Ixora baldwinii,
Ixora balinensis,
Ixora bancana,
Ixora banjoana,
Ixora barbata,
Ixora barberae,
Ixora bartlingii,
Ixora batesii,
Ixora batuensis,
Ixora bauchiensis,
Ixora beckleri,
Ixora beddomei,
Ixora bemangidiensis,
Ixora betongensis,
Ixora bibracteata,
Ixora biflora,
Ixora birmahica,
Ixora blumei,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,